Biden launches opening salvo of general election, attacks Trump on coronavirus
Joe Biden on Thursday delivered the opening salvo in the general election campaign against President Trump in a speech that centered on the coronavirus crisis, but, more broadly, posed the question Democrats hope to make the centerpiece of their campaign: What kind of leader does America want?, the former vice president appeared in his hometown of Wilmington, Del., posed in front of five American flags, and focused on his general election rival, Trump.
“If there ever was a time in the modern history of the country when we are all in this together, this is that moment,” Sanders said. Biden hit on themes that Democrats hope to make major elements of their campaign, lambasting the administration for failing to provide adequate testing for the virus and for hamstringing the country’s response by cutting health and research programs.
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